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Nunez v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Workers' compensation administrative law judge's order compelling petitioner to attend evaluation is proper under former Labor Code Sections 4061 or 4062.
Workers' Compensation Jun. 15, 2006
McCarthy v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Workers' Compensation Judge properly calculated penalties against employer under reformed Labor Code section.
Workers' Compensation Jun. 15, 2006
City of Stockton v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
City's general policy that officers stay fit did not justify workers' compensation award for injury arising from off-duty pick-up basketball game.
Workers' Compensation Apr. 10, 2006
McCarthy v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Workers' Compensation Judge properly calculated penalties against employer under reformed Labor Code section.
Workers' Compensation Apr. 7, 2006
E & J Gallo Winery v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Employee who sustained multiple disabling injuries is entitled to compensation for total disability above any percentage previously awarded.
Workers' Compensation Mar. 29, 2006
California Insurance Guarantee Association v. WCAB
Insurance Code Section 1063.1(c)(4) renders California Insurance Guarantee Association not liable to Employment Development Dept. for lien reimbursement.
Workers' Compensation Mar. 22, 2006
County of San Luis Obispo v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Workers' Compensation Appeals Board finding that county discriminated when it took therapist off work was not supported by substantial evidence.
Workers' Compensation Jan. 25, 2006
Jackson v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Employer failed to rebut claim that employee's heart condition was caused by industrial event.
Workers' Compensation Jan. 25, 2006
Farmers Brothers Coffee v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Illegal alien worker fits definition of employee in California for workers' compensation purposes.
Workers' Compensation Jan. 24, 2006
Grupe Co. v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Disclosure of expert witness' identity at close of discovery made his trial testimony admissible.
Workers' Compensation Dec. 29, 2005
Grupe Co. v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Disclosure of expert witness' identity at close of discovery made his trial testimony admissible.
Workers' Compensation Nov. 29, 2005
Leegin Creative Leather Products Inc. v. Carolina Santiaguin Diaz
Employer cannot establish justifiable reliance or damage in its claim that employee filed fraudulent workers' compensation claim.
Workers' Compensation Nov. 11, 2005
California Insurance Guarantee Assoc. v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (American Motorists Insurance Co.)
Insurance guarantee association is not required to reimburse insurer for benefits paid to injured party.
Workers' Compensation Nov. 10, 2005
Rio Linda Union School District v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
New apportionment law applies to case submitted before effective date when award was issued after effective date.
Workers' Compensation Oct. 25, 2005
General Casualty Insurance v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Workers' compensation policy of special employer is not available as 'other insurance' when general employer's insurer goes out of business.
Workers' Compensation Oct. 25, 2005
Leegin Creative Leather Products Inc. v. Carolina Santiaguin Diaz
Employer cannot establish justifiable reliance or damage in its claim that employee filed fraudulent workers' compensation claim.
Workers' Compensation Oct. 10, 2005
Marsh v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
New apportionment provisions enacted by 2004 workers' compensation legislation applies to pending appeal.
Workers' Compensation Oct. 5, 2005
Honeywell v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Period for employer to deny worker's compensation liability runs from date worker files claim form with employer.
Workers' Compensation Aug. 23, 2005
Starving Students Inc. v. Dept. of Industrial Relations
Labor agency lacks discretion to withdraw penalty for failure to obtain worker's compensation insurance.
Workers' Compensation Aug. 21, 2005
Graphic Arts Mutual Insurance Co. v. Time Travel International Inc.
Insurance carrier may pursue action in civil court seeking reimbursement from unlawfully uninsured employer.
Workers' Compensation Aug. 12, 2005
City of Long Beach v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Police officer who contracted kidney cancer during course of employment is entitled to workers' compensation benefits.
Workers' Compensation Aug. 11, 2005
Green v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board of the State of California
Changes in Labor Code apply retroactively to plaintiff's workers' compensation case.
Workers' Compensation Aug. 9, 2005
General Construction Co. v. Castro
Employee is entitled to total disability compensation for period of participation in vocational rehabilitation program.
Workers' Compensation Jul. 26, 2005
Rea v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Workers' Compensation Appeals Board exceeded authority by implementing new procedures for Uninsured Employers Fund.
Workers' Compensation Jun. 19, 2005
California Insurance Guarantee Assoc. v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (American Motorists Insurance Co.)
Insurance guarantee association is not required to reimburse insurer for benefits paid to injured party.
Workers' Compensation May 5, 2005
Keenan v. Director for the Benefits Review Board
Worker who currently earns more than before he permanently injured his shoulder is entitled to nominal compensation.
Workers' Compensation Apr. 11, 2005
Claxton v. Waters
Preprinted language in workers' compensation compromise and release form does not bar civil remedies outside scope of workers' compensation system.
Workers' Compensation Jan. 18, 2005
Fremont Compensation Insurance Co. v. Sierra Pine
Carrier has standing to sue third-party tortfeasors to recoup money paid to former wife of employee killed on the job.
Workers' Compensation Sep. 23, 2004
Claxton v. Waters
Preprinted language in workers' compensation compromise and release form does not bar civil remedies outside scope of workers' compensation system.
Workers' Compensation Sep. 21, 2004
Leo's Associates Inc. v. Dept. of Industrial Relations
Employer who reinstated worker's compensation policy retroactively is still subject to penalty for lack of coverage.
Workers' Compensation Aug. 23, 2004